West Ham United will face Manchester City at London Stadium on Saturday, August 31, in a Premier League match following their respective victories in the last round of fixtures. West Ham bounced back from a loss to Aston Villa with a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace, while Manchester City started the season by defeating Chelsea 2-0 and then Ipswich Town 4-1.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 12:30 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on NBC. Fans can watch via FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, both providing free trials, while Peacock offers on-demand replays and exclusive live games.
Peacock reported significant spending during the recent summer transfer window, with Chelsea leading the way with an expenditure of $290 million. The Saudi Pro League is still open for transfers, with striker Ivan Toney joining Al-Ahli in a deal worth $52 million. Other big names, like Jadon Sancho and Victor Osimhen, were also involved in late talks.
Several Premier League clubs have added new talent, including Crystal Palace signing Eddie Nketiah from Arsenal for a reported $39 million fee. Napoli acquired Scott McTominay from Manchester United for $33 million, while Scott Gilmour moved from Brighton for approximately $20 million. Bayern Munich and other German clubs made strategic signings as well.
Overall, the summer transfer window saw substantial spending, with notable moves in Europe and beyond. The upcoming match between West Ham United and Manchester City promises to be an exciting clash between two in-form teams in the Premier League.
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